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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 714.70 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 714.70 and 403.82 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 714.70 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/714.70 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 714.70 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 288,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,604.56/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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